Asus Q553UB-BSI7T13 2-in-1 15.6″ Touch Laptop (Intel Core i7, Nvidia 940M GPU, 12GB RAM, 2TB HDD, Black)
The Asus Q553UB-BSI7T13 is a 2-in-1 15.6-inch touch-screen laptop PC with the popular band-back convertible design. The Q553UB-BSI7T13 is a higher-end model with the fast Intel Core i7 processor, a dedicated video card, 12GB of system memory, a huge 2TB hard drive, and a DVD drive, all encased in a black brushed aluminum chassis.
Furthermore, the 5.1-pound notebook is equipped with Full HD display resolution, IPS wide viewing angle technology, and keyboard backlight, rounding off the premium-class features. Another appealing aspect of the Asus Q553UB-BSI7T13 is port selection, since it provides the latest USB-C connector, besides two standard USB 3.0 ports and a USB 2.0 port. Furthermore, the 2-in-1 convertible sports HDMI video output, a combo audio port, and a multi-format media card reader. For sound, there are stereo speakers, while video conferencing is available via a 1-megapixel web camera. Internet connectivity is enabled via 802.11AC wireless or Ethernet LAN. The system also includes a Bluetooth interface.
Performance-wise, the laptop offers more than the average 2016 notebook, especially in the graphics processing department. The included Nvidia GeForce 940M video card with 2GB of video memory is a huge upgrade over the common Intel HD 520 integrated graphics. The 940M is nevertheless just a lower-mid-range dedicated GPU, but still far better than the HD 520 when it comes to game rendering. And use of this kind of a GPU is quite rare in 2-in-1 laptops which by default rely on the basic integrated graphics. Furthermore, the main processor is excellent, too. Included is the 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6500U “Skylake” with two cores and enough computing muscle for fast completion of the daily home and office tasks, plus some potential for demanding media creation and similar duties. 12GB of system memory is more than enough for all scenarios an average user may encounter. You won’t have to worry about insufficient memory while running multiple web browser tabs and apps at the same time. The included 2TB HDD storage capacity is also on the higher-end, since common laptops usually have 500GB, only a quarter of 2TB. The only important downside related to performance is hard drive technology itself, since it greatly lags behind solid state storage in terms of performance.
The specs sheet of the Asus Q553UB-BSI7T13 list a 3-cell battery, but there’s no info on battery life.
Here are the specs of the Asus Q553UB-BSI7T13 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Asus |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. |
| Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. |
| Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-6500U 6th Gen (older upper-mid-tier home and office CPU) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 940M 2GB dedicated video card (User Benchmark GPU score: 10) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 12GB RAM 12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more. |
| Data Storage | 2000GB (2TB) HDD 2TB is a huge storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
| DVD Optical Drive | DVD writer |
| Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
| Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB-C A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones. 2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. |
| Media Card Reader | SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
| Battery | 3-Cell |
| Weight | 5.1 pounds |
| Height | 0.9" |
| Width | 15" |
| Depth | 10.2" |
| Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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Lindy –
where is the battery and what kind is it? My will run with it plugged in but won’t charge any fixes?
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Guillermo –
Anybody knows if have option for another hard drive?
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richard cook –
what is the battery life. I thought it was supposed to be 4-4 1/2 hrs. but I only seem to get 2 and a half hrs.
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Matt –
If I’m watching movies with the brightness all the way up I can watch about 3 hours of worth of steady DVD player based movies. Streaming requires more power and will leave me close to about 2 or 2 1/2 hours of battery life. If i’m just listening to music and typing up reports, offline – i can get close to 4 hours of battery life which is perfect for killing time at an airport.
Honestly, I’ve had this laptop for 4 years now with ZERO issues. I am a gamer and use it daily to game and still take it everywhere I go for other things. Consider the the strength and versatility of this laptop when considering the lack of battery life.
Tariq –
Hello Matt, have you made any changes to the laptop? I have had mine for the same amount of time, and the battery is shit. I’m preparing to swap the HDD, as I found a good deal on an SSD. I am just curious to see if you have upgraded to SSD, and your opinion of the results if you have. I appreciate any feedback you have.
Seg –
What’s the best stylus for use with the screen of this laptop? Thanks in advance!
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Doreen –
I asked asus customer support and they said it doesnt support a stylus pen…
Reese –
Does it have blue ray?
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Danijel Z –
No, it doesn’t support Blu-ray. The built-in optical drive only supports CD and DVD reading and writing. You’ll need an external Blu-ray drive for that.